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Main Purpose of Job:
Support the Partner in delivery and management of external sustainability assurance and reporting engagements to / at client premises in accordance with the firm’s methodologies and practices through building client relationships and effective team management.
Support the business area leadership in the execution of the sustainability assurance and reporting strategy through identification of leads, preparation and presentation of proposals and other related business development matters.
Key responsibilities
Client liaison and relationship management
Leads and executes engagement/ project delivery from planning through to completion
Team Management
Project Management
Review of work performed
Provides on the job training
Report writing
Responds with urgency and accountability to client and team requests
Communicates regularly with partner on status of allocated deliverables
Compiles and takes part in client presentations
Prepares ESG reporting and assurance proposals
Business development – identifies leads/opportunities and assists in execution of conversion
Identification and preparation of through leadership pieces
Planning of team members
Coaching team members
Project finance – management of WIP, invoicing and cash collections
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Degree in commerce (accounting/ finance/economics- CA/IA), chemical engineering, social sciences, sciences, geography, geology (or similar)
Desired Qualifications
Postgraduate qualification (relevant to Service Area)
Courses/ Electives covering technical knowledge and elements of sustainability and related reporting frameworks.
Minimum Experience
1+ years project management experience
Minimum of 6 years work experience
If CA/IA qualified minimum 2 years post articles experience within sustainability assurance & advisory
If Chem engineer/Environ Science/ Social Science qualification – minimum of 4 years experience in Sustainability assurance/ reporting
Technical Competencies
Project management skills
Proficient in MS Office suite – specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Able to understand and articulate ESG and sustainability and how integrate into broader business, operations and decision making
Familiarity and experience with ESG reporting frameworks
Experience in conducting ESG assurance engagement
Strong attention to details and accuracy
Proficient verbal and written skills
Technical knowledge in specific areas of ESG and sustainability
Behavioural Competencies
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Interpersonal and relationship building skills
Demonstrates initiative and desire to develop self
Client delivery focus
Adaptable
Focus on quality
Problem solving ability
Analytical thinking
Able to work independently and efficiently within a team environment.
Must be able to multi-task, adapt well to changing priorities, and effectively prioritise workflow to meet critical deadlines
Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, and changing environment: must work well under pressure
Strong report writing skills
Willingness and ability to travel
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